Re-Certification Training now available ONLINE

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Safeguarding Our Children Policies & Procedures

Revised September 2010.

These policies are in effect for all employees of the Diocese of Ohio including the Bishops, the Bishop's Staff, other diocesan employees, and employees of diocesan institutions. These policies are recommended to parishes and their adoption encouraged.

Click here to download the policies.

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Re-Certification Training now available ONLINE

If you or others in your ministry have been trained in Safeguarding God's Children and need your 3 year re-certification, you may now complete the recertification online. In order to get the instructions please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a request for the enrollment instructions. Instructions will be emailed back. You may enroll and complete the training at your convenience.

If you are not sure if you are due for re-certification you can verify your status with Antoinette Taylor by emailing her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The new online training is done in three modules which are taken individually, making it a nice option when your available time is limited. When you log in again, you will see your status for each of the 3 modules. Monthly reports are available by contacting Mary Ann Semple..

Please note that all initial trainings are being done face-to-face and that this option is meant for re-certification only.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.